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Night Shift Brewing opens taproom at Encore Boston

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A popular Nantucket restaurant has expanded to the Boston waterfront. According to a press release, Nautilus Pier 4 opened Thursday in the city’s Seaport District, with the dining spot initially being open for dinner only in their indoor area and offering seating on a first-come basis unt...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A Washington, D.C.-based restaurant that features gourmet burgers, spiked shakes and more has expanded to Boston. According to its locations page, The Capital Burger debuts on Newbury Street in the Back Bay on Thursday, April 1, taking over the space that had been home to a location of Papa Raz...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A popular beer bar in Cambridge is open once again after being shuttered since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. According to a Facebook post, Lord Hobo on Hampshire Street has reopened, with owner Daniel Lanigan saying “After being closed for 380 days… we are OPEN. Please come...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A longtime Boston bar that is particularly popular with sports fans is opening back up after being shuttered for more than a year. According to a press release, The Harp on Causeway Street across from North Station and TD Garden plans to reopen Thursday, March 25, though that date is dependent ...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A pair of restaurants featuring Chinese and Japanese fare will soon be down to just one, as its location near where Boston’s Back Bay and Fenway meet is shutting down permanently. According to a source, Teriyaki House on Boylston Street is getting ready to close for good, with a sign out....

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A brand new family-run spot that offers pizza and more has come to Brighton. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Ziggy’s is now open on Washington Street in Oak Square, with the website for the place saying that their grandfat...

This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk. A New Jersey-based chain of sub shops is going to be opening yet another yet outlet in the local area, with this one being its first within the Boston city limits. According to its “coming soon” section, Jersey Mike’s Subs is planning to open in Brighton, with the listing for th...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A North End cafe and coffee shop has very quietly shut down. According to a source within the restaurant industry, My Cousin’s Place is no longer in business, with a picture of the inside of the Hanover Street space indicating that it has been “ripped apart” as our source says...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A chain of upscale steakhouses has finally opened its long-awaited third Boston-area location. A check on the space this week indicates that Ruth’s Chris is now open at Assembly Row in Somerville, with the website for the company confirming that it is indeed up and running, being open for...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A New Jersey-based chain of sub shops continues its rapid expansion through the Greater Boston area, with at least three more outlets on the way. According to its “coming soon” page, Jersey Mike’s Subs is planning to open shops in Hingham, Randolph, and Walpole, joining others...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A legendary frozen lemonade company is bringing a second location to the Greater Boston area — and its closest shop to Boston itself. According to a source, Del’s Lemonade is looking to open a new outlet in Arlington, with Wicked Local/Arlington Advocate indicating what our sou...

With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, the City of Boston held an informational hearing with South Boston bars and restaurants. Even though the St. Patrick’s Day parade has been officially canceled for a second year in a row to to COVID-19 – the city was being proactive due to large crowds expected the weekend before (and on) March 17, which......